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Little Manitowoc River

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 46°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 46°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 57 ft³/s over 53 years).
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natural watercourse in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today

Cold water

Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 46°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.

  • Water temperature is 46°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. USGS gauge 04085427, as of Aug 21, 10:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 57 ft³/s over 53 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 10:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
46°F
8°C
Streamflow
23 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.14 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 57 ft³/s over 53 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Wisconsin yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MANITOWOC RIVER AT MANITOWOC, WI (3.4 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Little Manitowoc River

H: 76° L: 60°
Light rain
Light rain
67°
|
Feels like 71°
Precipitation
84%
Humidity
85%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Partly Cloudy
63°
3 AM
Partly Cloudy
60°
6 AM
Cloudy
62°
9 AM
Moderate rain
63°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
65°
3 PM
Light rain
69°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
74°
9 PM
Light rain
67°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Little Manitowoc River?
Little Manitowoc River is a river in Wisconsin.
What is the water temperature at Little Manitowoc River?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Little Manitowoc River in Wisconsin is 46°F (8°C), measured by USGS gauge 04085427, 3.4 miles away.
Can you swim at Little Manitowoc River?
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 46°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked August 21, 2026.

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